What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Officer - Flagler/Palm Coast position at Daytona State College?
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience, or
- Associate degree and two (2) years of related experience
Please Note: This position is based at our Flagler/Palm Coast campus. To support onboarding and training, the selected candidate will be required to attend in-person training at our Daytona Beach campus during the initial months of employment. Applicants must be able to work on-site at either designated campus location as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Counsels students, parents, and faculty on available financial aid programs and accompanying regulations; assists students with application for financial aid.
- Determines financial aid eligibility (including verification), and awards financial aid in compliance with all federal, state and institutional guidelines.
- Maintain an updated working knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional rules/regulations pertaining to Financial Aid programs.
- Maintains record system, gathers and maintains data/information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility.
- Work extended hours during peak registration periods as needed and be available a other times during the year as deemed necessary by the Dean.
- Conduct Financial Aid nights and group presentations when needed.
- Performs routine office tasks such as data entry, typing correspondence, filing, faxing, telephoning, and photocopying.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of financial aid programs, policies, and procedures.
- Commitment to the principles of access and providing the best customer service and student support experience to families.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students and College personnel.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with students, parents and coworkers.
- Ability to organize work and handle multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Possess computer skills and have knowledge of software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email HR@daytonastate.edu.
Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including:
Health Insurance:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
- State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP)
- 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Accounts
- College Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
- Sick Leave Pool
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Holidays & College Breaks
Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Washington's Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving & the following day
- Christmas Day
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $41,066